Thelma K. (King) Chalfant 1902-1981

Thelma K. Chalfant, daughter of Henry and Elsie Belle Davis King, was born May 3, 1902 in Minier, Illinois, and departed this life January 1, 1981, in Phelps County Memorial Hospital in Rolla, Missouri.

She was united in marriage to David Henry Chalfant, and to this union was born one son and four daughters.

She was a life long member of the Church of Christ.

She began her teaching career in Dixon, Missouri at the Elementary School in 1919.  When her own children were school age she began teaching again and continued her profession in Camden, Morgan, Cass, Phelps, Crawford, and Pulaski Counties, until retiring in 1965.  She taught at Fort Leonard Wood after retiring, which made a total of more than forty years as an educator.

She has written three books and two of which have been published entitled, “Heart’s Treasury” and “Love Thy Neighbor”.

Funeral services were held Sunday, January 4, 1981 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Ralph Zumwalt and Rev. Reavil Hankins officiating.

Burial was in Chalfant Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapel.

Pallbearers were: Roger Collins, Lewis Jones, Lewis McCarthy, Raymond Mings, Monty Morgan and Edward Ray Collins.

She is survived by four daughters, Essie Collins of Big Piney, Maxine Scott of Montreal, Missouri, Ilene Shorey of Bangor, Maine, Mary Sue Chalfant of Waynesville, Missouri; three brothers, Lewis King of Kansas City, Missouri, Hollis J. King of St. Louis, Missouri, Woodrow King, of Cuba, Missouri; two sisters, Berniece Licklider of St. Louis, Missouri, and Iris Southard of St. James, Missouri; twenty-seven grandchildren and thirty-two great grandchildren; as well as other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, David Hollis, three brothers, Harry, Richard, and Champ King; and infant brother and sister, and two grandsons.

John Parker 1965-2009

October 13th, 1965 - December 11th, 2009



John Preston Parker was born October 13, 1965 at General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. John was one of two children, but the only son born to the union of Charles Preston and Sue Lee (Chalfant) Parker.

John went home to be with his Lord December 11, 2009, at St. John’s Regional Medical Center, Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 44 years, 1 month and 28 days.

John attended Richland schools from kindergarten through high school. He graduated with the Class of 1984. He continued his education at Northeast Missouri State in Kirksville.

When John was seven years old, he accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized at Eureka Baptist Church. In 1994, he was called to the ministry. He returned to Richland in 1995 to serve as the youth pastor at Cornerstone Baptist Church with his dear friend, Chuck Baker. In 1999, he accepted the Senior Pastor position at First Baptist Church in Dixon, serving in that capacity until 2005. He worked at Lowe’s Chevrolet for about a year before he and his friend, Rick Wilson opened Carstar Motors in St. Robert.

On June 4, 1994, John married Sherry Dawn Lane. This union was blessed with two wonderful sons: Joshua Caleb and Seth Preston Parker.

John loved riding his Harley, listening to music and playing golf. But his heart’s passion was his Lord and his family.

John was very dearly loved and will be sadly missed by two sons: Joshua and Seth Parker and their mother, Sherry all of Dixon; John’s mother: Sue Parker, and sister: Lynn Smith, and her husband, Glenn, all of Springfield; two nieces: Niki and Courtney; a great niece: Audrey; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends, including special friend: Nancy Vallone.

John was preceded in death by his father, Charles Preston Parker.

Services were held at 4:00 P.M., Monday, December 14, 2009, in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Richland with Pastor’s Chuck Baker and Rocky Carroll officiating. Guitarist / Soloist Rocky Carroll sang “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone).”

Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Richland.

Memorial contributions can be made in memory of John Preston Parker and may be left at the funeral home.

Colette (Bobbitt) Duncan 1918-2010

January 2nd, 2010

Colette (Bobbitt) Duncan passed away January 2, 2010 at St. John’s Regional Medical Center, Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 91 years, 5 months and 15 days.

Colette was the youngest of seven children born to the union of the late Charles Presley and Ida (Chalfant) Bobbitt. She was born on July 18, 1918 at Zebra, Missouri, on the family farm, which is now under the Lake of the Ozarks.

Colette was a descendant of two early pioneer families in Missouri. Her great grandfather, Louis P. Chalfant, settled in “old” Linn Creek in 1855, and the Bobbitt family settled close to the Missouri River near Glasgow in the 1840’s. Colette’s parents were long time postmasters at the Zebra Post Office. Charles also served as the Camden County Probate Magistrate. Upon his death, Ida was appointed to finish his term, and was re-elected to that position for several more terms. Charles and Ida moved their family from Zebra to “old” Linn Creek and then to a farm near Montreal. Colette graduated from Stoutland High School in 1936.

In 1941, Colette married Obert Duncan at Linn Creek, Missouri. This union was blessed with one daughter, Janice. Colette and Obert made their home in Waynesville. Obert preceded Colette in death in 1951.

Colette and Obert owned and operated “Duncan’s Clothing” store along with other businesses in Waynesville for many years. She later worked at Ft. Leonard Wood. She loved being a member of the Hanson Chapter 22 Order of the Eastern Star, and was very proud when she received her 50 year pin several years ago. She was a long time, faithful member of Concord Christian Church.

Colette will be greatly missed by her daughter and son-in-law Janice and Allen Haynes of Windsor, Colorado; grandson: Jeffrey Haynes and wife, Suzanne and sons, Griffin and Remington (and one on the way); grandson: Bryan Haynes and wife, Lori and daughters, Ella, Maggie and Brynn; along with many other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, her husband, and her long time companion: Lloyd Madden, Colette was preceded in death by six siblings: Henry “Tucker”, George, Paul and Fred Bobbitt, Muriel Bobbitt and Sciota Halliburton.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 6, 2010, in the Memorial Chapel of Richland with Rev. Lee Todd officiating. Bob Payne presented a lovely eulogy. Soloist / Pianist ~ Becky Lercher sang “Church in the Wildwood” and “It Is Well With My Soul”. Serving as escorts were Bryan Haynes, Jack Wiener, Ralph Forester, Charles Mackney, Morris Howlett and Bob Groat. Honorary escorts were Jeff Haynes, Bob Payne, Don Shivers, Larry Peterson, James Shockley and Lyle Studer. Very special honorary escorts included Griffin Haynes, Ella Haynes, Remington Haynes, Maggie Haynes, Brynn Haynes and ( One on the Way!).

Burial followed in the Oaklawn Cemetery of Richland, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapel of Richland.

Memorial contributions may be made in loving memory of Colette Duncan to the Concord Christian Church and may be left at Memorial Chapel of Richland.